Sony Playstation 2 User manual

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User's Guide
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SCPH-90001
Before using this product, carefully read the supplied documentation.
Avant d'utiliser ce produit, lisez attentivement la documentation fournie.
Antes de utilizar este producto, lea detenidamente la documentación suministrada.

2Table of contents
Preparation
Getting started................................................................................ 3
Part names...................................................................................... 3
Connecting to a TV........................................................................4
Connecting digital audio equipment ..............................................6
Connecting the controller............................................................... 6
Connecting the AC power cord...................................................... 7
Turning the console on and off ......................................................8
Games
Playing a game...............................................................................9
Using memory cards .................................................................... 12
Audio CDs
Playing an audio CD ....................................................................14
DVDs
Watching a DVD ..........................................................................16
Using the playback modes............................................................20
Adjusting DVD player settings ....................................................22
Main menu
Displaying the main menu............................................................29
Using the Browser screen.............................................................29
Using the System Configuration menu ........................................30
Using the Version Information screen..........................................33
Networking
Networking...................................................................................36
Additional information
Specifications ...............................................................................39
About the PlayStation®2 console documentation
The PlayStation®2 console documentation includes the following:
• Quick Reference / Safety and Support
A manual that is included in the package with the console. It contains information on
setting up and performing basic operations on the console, as well as safety and
troubleshooting information.
• User's Guide (this document)
This document (in PDF format) is accessed from a PC through the Internet and
contains information on performing advanced operations on the console, technical
specifications and other information. You can download this document from the
support page on the Sony Computer Entertainment Web site
(http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PS2).
Table of contents

3
Getting started
Preparation
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Set the console in a horizontal position only.
Caution
Do not place the console in locations where it may be exposed to magnetic
fields, such as those produced by magnets or loudspeakers.
Hint
You can connect various USB devices to the PlayStation®2 console, but not all are
compatible. Refer to the instructions supplied with the USB device for more
information.
Preparation
Getting started
Positioning the console
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Part names
PlayStation®2 console front
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Controller port 2
A(open) button
IR receiver
USB connector
MEMORY CARD slot 2
MEMORY CARD slot 1
Controller port 1
]/1 (on/standby) indicator
]/1 (on/standby)/RESET button
Disc cover

4Connecting to a TV
Hint
For part names of the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2), see "Using the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK®2)" ( page 11).
• Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into an electrical outlet
until you have made all other connections.
• Check that the TV is turned off.
Connect the console to the TV as shown below.
PlayStation®2 console rear
Rear vent
~AC IN connector
AV MULTI OUT connector
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector
NETWORK connector
Connecting to a TV
Before connecting
Connecting to a TV using the supplied AV cable
L-AUDIO-RVIDEO
Audio and video inputs of the TV
Do not use when
connecting to a
monaural TV.
To the AV MULTI
OUT connector
AV cable
Console rear
White RedYellow

5
Connecting to a TV
Preparation
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Caution
If you display a still image on a plasma or projection* TV screen for an extended
period of time, "ghosting" may occur. This is a characteristic of these types of
TVs. Static, non-moving images, such as console setting menus, DVD menus or
paused images, may leave a faint image permanently on the TV screen if left on
for an extended time. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details.
Hint
When playing a DVD, connect the console to the TV directly. If the video signal
from the console is coming through a VCR to the TV, copy protection on some
DVDs may affect picture quality.
Picture quality varies depending on the type of cable used. Use the
information below to determine the best connection method.
If you use a cable other than the supplied AV cable, refer to the instructions
supplied with the cable.
Hints
• To use progressive scan, you must have a TV and software that support progressive
scan (480p) and you must connect using the appropriate type of cable*. You must
also check that the console settings are correct. For details, see "Progressive" in
"Setting TV display options" ( page 24).
• This product is compatible for use with component video inputs (Y CB/PBCR/PR),
but cannot be used with inputs in HDTV format (Y PBPR). Refer to the instructions
supplied with your TV for details.
• For TV connection methods not listed in this manual, contact SCEA Consumer
Services via our Web site at http://www.us.playstation.com or call 1-800-345-
7669.
* Except those of LCD screen types
When using a cable other than the supplied AV
cable
TV Cable type
A TV with S VIDEO inputs S VIDEO cable (SCPH-10480 U)
A TV without video inputs RFU adaptor (SCPH-10071)
A TV with component video
input connectors
Component AV cable (SCPH-10490 U)
* The component AV cable (sold separately) is compatible with progressive scan.
Picture quality scale High quality
xRFU adaptor xAV cable (supplied) xS VIDEO cable xComponent AV cable
This scale is intended only as a reference. Depending on the product or
condition of your TV, the picture quality may be different.

6Connecting digital audio equipment
By using a commercially available optical digital cable to connect digital
audio equipment, you can enjoy surround sound with the effect of being in
a movie theater or a concert hall. When connecting the console to audio
equipment with digital connectors, refer to the instructions supplied with
the device to be connected.
Hints
• If you connect the console to audio equipment using an optical digital cable, it may
affect the audio output of some PlayStation®2 format software with the result that
no sound is produced. If this happens, use a cable such as the supplied AV cable
and connect it to the console's AV MULTI OUT connector. Do not use an optical
digital cable.
• After connecting digital audio equipment, set "Digital Out (Optical)" to "On" in the
System Configuration menu. For details, see "Digital Out (Optical)" ( page 31).
1Insert the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) into a controller
port of the console.
Hint
Some software titles designate a specific controller port to be used. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the software for details.
Connecting digital audio
equipment
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Console rear
Connected device
Commercially available optical
digital cable
Connecting the controller
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
Console front
Analog controller
(DUALSHOCK®2)

7
Connecting the AC power cord
Preparation
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Warnings
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
• Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into an electrical outlet until
you have made all other connections.
1Connect the AC power cord to the ~ AC IN connector on the
console rear.
2Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
The =/1(on/standby) indicator on the console front will light up in red
to indicate that the console is in standby mode.
Connecting the AC power cord
Console rear
AC power cord
~AC IN connector
Console rear
AC power cord
To the electrical outlet
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Console front
]/1 indicator

8Turning the console on and off
Do not turn on the console until you have finished these steps. Refer to the
instructions supplied with your TV for details.
• Turn on the TV.
• Change your TV setting to display output from the line to which the
console is connected.
1Check that the =/1(on/standby) indicator on the console
front is lit up in red.
2Press the =/1(on/standby)/RESET button on the console
front.
The =/1indicator on the console front will turn green and output from
the console will be displayed on the TV.
Hints
• The first time you turn on the console after purchase, screens for setting
"Language", "Time Zone" and "Daylight Savings Time (Summer Time)" will be
displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.
• If you connect the console to a wide screen TV, set "Screen Size" in the System
Configuration menu ( page 31).
1Press and hold the =/1/RESET button on the console front for
at least one second.
The =/1indicator will turn red to indicate that the console has entered
standby mode.
Warning
The power is not completely turned off when the console is in standby mode. If
you do not plan to use the console for an extended period of time, unplug the
AC power cord from the electrical outlet.
Turning the console on and off
Before turning on the console
Turning on the console
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Console front
=/1/RESET button
=/1indicator
Turning off the console
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Console front
=/1/RESET button
=/1indicator

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Playing a game
Games
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Check that the connections to the TV and audio equipment are correct and
that the precautions have been met.
• "Precautions" in the Quick Reference / Safety and Support manual
(page2)
• "Connecting to a TV" ( page 4)
• "Connecting the controller" ( page 6)
• "Connecting the AC power cord" ( page 7)
Hint
To play online games, you first need to connect to and set up a network. See
"Connecting to a network" ( page 36) for details.
1Turn on the console ( page 8).
The main menu is displayed ( page 29).
2Press the A(open) button on the console front.
The disc cover opens.
3Place the disc in the console.
Set the disc in the disc holder with the label side facing up.
Games
Playing a game
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
=/1/RESET buttonA(open) button
Disc cover
Place the disc in the console with the label
side facing up.
Place the disc so that all three tabs
are above the disc's surface.
Before playing a game Starting a game

10 Playing a game
4Close the disc cover.
After the disc cover is closed, the game will start.
Hints
• You can also start a game from the Browser screen ( page 29).
• If you turn on the console after inserting a disc, the game will start automatically.
To reset a game
Press the \/1(on/standby)/RESET button on the console front. Do not
accidentally press the @/1/RESET button while playing a game, as doing
so will cause the game to reset.
Caution
When removing a disc, check that the disc has stopped completely. Do not touch
the disc if it is spinning, as doing so may cause injury, damage to the disc or
console malfunction.
1Press the Abutton on the console front.
2Remove the disc.
Hold down the black center part of the disc holder, and then lift the
disc by the edges.
3Close the disc cover.
4Press the =/1/RESET button.
The main menu is displayed ( page 29).
Changing game discs
1Open the disc cover and remove the disc.
When removing a disc, hold down the black center part of the disc
holder and then lift the disc by the edges.
2Insert a new disc.
3Close the disc cover and reset the console.
The new game will start.
Hint
You do not need to turn off the console when changing games.
Ending a game
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD
Press the black center part of
the disc holder.